In order to know the true situation of a Planet at any particular time, the small set of balls are to be put each on its respective axis; then the winch to be turned round until each index points to the given time.
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| Birth: | 8th April, 1732 |
| Death: | 26th June, 1796 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Astronomer, Inventor, Mathematician |
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David Rittenhouse was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the United States Mint.
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